So I know that people tend to gravitate towards the "he's an asshole to other women but is nice to me" trope but personally I would rather the male lead be respectful to women.
Gale in particular seems to be a great example of this. When talking to female companions, he's very kind to them.
Despite his jest with the "You can read?" line to Karlach when she asked for book recs, he tells her he'd happily find her the perfect book suited to her tastes from his tower in Waterdeep.
With Lae'zel, he's curious about her culture and often asks about it.
Him and Shadowheart seem to have an understanding, as both of them are people of faith who were manipulated by their respective goddesses.
Yet despite that, he is no less devoted to you as a lover. His relationships with the other female companions are simply a mark of his good nature, and I really appreciate this far more than if he was disrespectful to them and only kind to me.
